What stage does Invest Detroit invest at?

Invest Detroit invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.

What sectors does Invest Detroit focus on?

Invest Detroit focuses on Impact & Social Good, PropTech.

Where is Invest Detroit located?

Invest Detroit is headquartered in Detroit, US.

Invest Detroit

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Detroit · Seed–Late Stage · 50 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Invest Detroit's real estate program funds both new construction and renovation projects across the Detroit area. Through its Strategic Neighborhood Fund (SNF), it broadens its financing tools to support mixed-use buildings in catalytic commercial corridors, in addition to continuing to back projects in the Greater Downtown. The firm supports large developments led by experienced developers that deliver affordable housing to neighborhoods, and also backs projects led by emerging, local developers seeking to build their portfolios. This dual approach is designed to promote equitable opportunity in neighborhood development.

Invests inImpact & Social Good PropTechDetroitUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.

Stage

Seed–Late Stage

Detroit, US

Instruments

Equity · Debt · Grants

Team · 50 people

from the firm's website

Dave Blaszkiewicz· President and Chief Executive Officer· Detroitin

Lee Rawlings· Senior Vice President, Venture and Managing Director, ID Ventures

Martin Dober· Senior Vice President, Venture and Managing Director, ID Venturesin

Patti Glaza· Executive Vice President, Venture and Managing Director, ID Venturesin

Prem Bodagala· Senior Vice President, Venture and Director, ID Venturesin

Belvin Liles· Principal, ID Venturesin

Amber Gladney· Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations

Ashlee Cunningham· Program Director, Motor City Contractor Fund

Briana M. Taylor· Associate Lender, Lending

Brittany Fritsch· Vice President, Finance & Accounting

Brittany T. Johnson· Executive Assistant, Venture

Carrie Lewand-Monroe· Chief Operating Officerin

Christine Ambory· Associate Vice President, Portfolio Management

Cindy Croy· Paralegal

Cristina Thibodeau· Executive Assistant to the President and CEO

Damon Hodge· Vice President, Lending

Danielle Graceffa· General Counsel

Deborah Dunbar· Vice President, Portfolio Management

Derek Edwards· Senior Vice President, Lending

Elizabeth Freitas· Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management

Eric Thomas· Senior Vice President, External Relations

Hugo Aguinaga· Small Business Support Coach

Jamie Geary· Chief Accounting Officer

Jason Barnett· Senior Vice President, Lending

Jennifer Hayes· Senior Vice President, Public Policy

Jermaine Ruffin· Senior Vice President, Neighborhoods

Jessica Vallis· Vice President, Systems Technologies

Kathi Kucharski· Senior Vice President, Grants Administration

Kayla Garner· Associate, Finance & Accounting

Keona Cowan· Chief Lending Officer

Leslie Griffin· Executive Assistant, Lending

Lily Hamburger· Senior Vice President, Special Projects

Lisa Fetter· Associate Vice President, Credit

Mary Kay Buzolits· Associate Vice President, Portfolio Risk Manager

Maureen Icke-Anway· Senior Vice President, Impact

Mayra Villarreal-Martinez· Small Business Support Manager

Michael R. Smith· Senior Vice President, Neighborhoods & Development Officer

Mike Vieregge· Senior Vice President, Lending

Naomi I. Snyder· Associate Vice President, Neighborhoods

Nate Barnes· Vice President, Neighborhoods

Nicholas Pohl· Chief Credit Officerin

Oscar Wu· Chief Financial Officerin

Rachel Wilson· Associate, Administration & Operations

Ross Campbell· Vice President, Loan Accounting

Samantha Marks· Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Saul Hernandez· Vice President, Senior Underwriter

Shenai Jackson· Motor City Contractor Fund, Program Manager

Siarra Langlois· Associate, Loan Accounting

Tember Shea· Portfolio Manager, ID Ventures

Willie Mayberry· Deputy Chief Lending Officer

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Invest Detroit invest at?: Invest Detroit invests at the Seed, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does Invest Detroit focus on?: Invest Detroit focuses on Impact & Social Good, PropTech.
Where is Invest Detroit located?: Invest Detroit is headquartered in Detroit, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Fund Facts | Patti Glaza of Invest Detroit | MEDC - YouTube

Michigan Economic Development Corporation · Patti Glaza

3 Takeaways with Patti Glaza of Invest Detroit Ventures - YouTube

Michigan Economic Development Corporation · Patti Glaza

Patti Glaza (Invest Detroit) at Startup Grind Kalamazoo - YouTube

Startup Grind Local · Patti Glaza

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